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LoC No.: 01001566
Title:
Book of Wise Sayings
Selected Largely from Eastern Sources
Credits:
Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Book of Wise Sayings" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of aphorisms and proverbs primarily sourced from Eastern literature, written in the late 19th century. This work compiles various wise sayings that reflect on moral principles, human nature, and the virtues of life. The selected quotations are drawn from renowned texts of Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Arabic philosophy, among others, emphasizing the universality of wisdom throughout different cultures. The opening section introduces the main theme of the collection, reflecting on the power and relevance of wise sayings. Clouston highlights that while many may disregard proverbs as mere clichés, they encapsulate practical wisdom that can profoundly affect one’s life. He argues that these pithy observations are especially beneficial for youth, guiding them in their moral and ethical decisions. The initial aphorisms offered set a tone of introspection, encouraging readers to consider their passions, relationships, and the importance of knowledge, thereby inviting contemplation on how these age-old truths apply to contemporary living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896
EBook No.: 21130
Published: Apr 18, 2007
Downloads: 459
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01001566
Title:
Book of Wise Sayings
Selected Largely from Eastern Sources
Credits:
Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Book of Wise Sayings" by W. A. Clouston is a collection of aphorisms and proverbs primarily sourced from Eastern literature, written in the late 19th century. This work compiles various wise sayings that reflect on moral principles, human nature, and the virtues of life. The selected quotations are drawn from renowned texts of Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Arabic philosophy, among others, emphasizing the universality of wisdom throughout different cultures. The opening section introduces the main theme of the collection, reflecting on the power and relevance of wise sayings. Clouston highlights that while many may disregard proverbs as mere clichés, they encapsulate practical wisdom that can profoundly affect one’s life. He argues that these pithy observations are especially beneficial for youth, guiding them in their moral and ethical decisions. The initial aphorisms offered set a tone of introspection, encouraging readers to consider their passions, relationships, and the importance of knowledge, thereby inviting contemplation on how these age-old truths apply to contemporary living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Clouston, W. A. (William Alexander), 1843-1896
EBook No.: 21130
Published: Apr 18, 2007
Downloads: 459
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
Subject: Maxims
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.